Chapter 422



422 Detained

Jordin Charlies’ POV:

The person from the mobile patrol team who stayed in the Spring Rain Pack was supposed to be my most trusted person, but the bottle of poisoned wine was delivered by one of them, so I could not trust anyone of them on this.

Fortunately, the palace’s Intelligence Agency also had spies in the Spring Rain Pack, so the task of arresting Benson in secret fell on them.

The first thing I did when I learned that General Aldrich was poisoned was to send a message to the palace. Just as we were busy dealing with the mess, the King sent me a video call.

“Good evening, Your Majesty,” I said as I was exhausted, I really didn’t have any extra energy to maintain the etiquette. “I think you are here to understand the current situation on the Spring Rain Pack’s side. General Aldrich is not out of danger yet. We are in the process of analyzing the ingredients of that bottle of wine. This is currently being kept strictly confidential, and the Spring Rain Pack government will not receive any news related to it.

“And the Army… To stabilize the army, I lied and said that General Aldrich had gone on a top-secret mission and the palace would take over the army. They’re urging me to look at the relevant documents, so I have to ask for your help.”

After saying everything I needed to say in one breath, I realized that we hadn’t even solved any of our problems yet. It was as if the entire night of chaos had been a waste of time.

However, the Lycan King wasn’t angry. He nodded very forgivingly and spoke to me kindly, “Well done, Ms. Charlies. You’ve considered almost all the possible consequences that might happen now and in the future, and you’ve come up with the best solution.”

This was a compliment with a comforting nature, but I couldn’t relax at all in my high-tension state.

“I also got the Intelligence Agency to arrest everyone related to the shipment, including Benson from the mobile patrol team… I wasn’t sure if I should check all the remaining supplies and recall the supplies that had been distributed. After all, this would quickly alert the enemy…”

“Just as you said, there’s no need to do more. It’s obvious that their target this time is Aldrich,” the King said. “Perhaps it also involves my daughter, thousands of miles away. But don’t worry. They won’t dare to involve more innocent people because no one is more afraid of things getting out of hand than these cowards. This is their usual style.”

“So you’ve already guessed who’s behind this?” I muttered.

“It’s hard to say before things are confirmed, child. In short, I will now officially hand over the military representative stationed in the Spring Rain Pack to you. Don’t be in a hurry to refuse, and don’t worry about your lack of military training. Compared to being a commander, the army needed a foundation that could stabilize the morale of the army. The palace will guide you on how to command the army. The officers in the army are also experienced, rational, and calm. Together, you will ensure the safety and operation of the army.”

I knew I couldn’t refuse, so I bit the bullet and accepted the task.

The call didn’t last long, and I realized it must have been a sleepless night at the palace.

In the end, the Lycan King told me, “Be careful, child. Always be alert and rational. Selma believes in you, and so do I. The Spring Rain Pack is now in your hands. We know you have the power to protect it.”

Did I?

Could I really protect this city that I’d raised and watched grow?

I wasn’t sure, but I knew it was in danger now. No matter what, I had to do my best to save it.

The next day.

Last night, the palace sent General Aldrich’s ‘transfer order’ over. However, to not let others suspect anything, I held back my impatience and waited until the next day, when the government started work, to send the ‘transfer order’ to the army.

The government did not doubt this and did not have any dissatisfaction with me, a military rookie temporarily commanding the army. Everyone knew that I was only a medium, and the real power was still in the hands of the palace.

Benson and the others were secretly arrested. During the questioning, everyone said that they knew nothing about the poisoning. The mobile patrol team was a special place where few people could stick their hands, but this could not clear them of suspicion.

My suspicions of Benson were high. His grudge against Selma was still vivid in my mind. Could he really hold back his anger when facing Selma’s husband? In the end, he might be the one who would be convinced to poison the wine. Not to mention, he was the general person in charge of the entire supply escort team. He was the one who could poison a bottle of wine specially provided for military officers without being noticed.

However, Benson did not admit to it. The reticent man was practically shouting his innocence, even though he could not produce evidence to clear his name.